Top Nursing Schools in Maryland
This page lists 28 schools in Maryland that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 11 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 15 associate degree (ADN), 12 bachelor's (BSN), 10 master's and 4 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 23 public and 5 private nonprofit. 24 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Baltimore (7), Frederick (2) and Salisbury (2).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (28)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland, MD | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold, MD | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore, MD | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Bowie State University | Bowie, MD | Public | BSN, MSN | ACEN |
| Carroll Community College | Westminster, MD | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Cecil College | North East, MD | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Chesapeake College | Wye Mills, MD | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| College of Southern Maryland | La Plata, MD | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Coppin State University | Baltimore, MD | Public | BSN, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's, DNP | CCNE |
| Frederick Community College | Frederick, MD | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg, MD | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Hagerstown Community College | Hagerstown, MD | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Harford Community College | Bel Air, MD | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Hood College | Frederick, MD | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Howard Community College | Columbia, MD | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Private nonprofit | MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP-Leadership, PhD | CCNE |
| Montgomery College | Rockville, MD | Public | ADN | — |
| Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Baltimore, MD | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
Before you apply in Maryland
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Maryland. See online coursework and clinical requirements.